2．Convincing people that your way is the best way is often very difficult---especially when you're not quite sure why they're saying no．Turn the tables on your conversation and convince people of your point of view．（36）D And with the right methods，you can do it．
1．（37）BKnowing how to persuade people isn't just in words and body language-it's also in knowing the right time to talk to them．If you approach people when they are more relaxed and open to discussion，you will most likely achieve faster，better results．
2．Talk fast．People are more persuaded by a fast，confident talker than accuracy．Sort of makes sense-the faster you talk，the less time your listener has to process what you've said and question it．（38）E
3．Get to know them．A large part of whether or not persuasion is effective is based on the general understanding between you and your son/friend/employee．If you don't know the person well，it's necessary to start building this understanding immediately-find common ground as soon as possible．（39）GSo find parallels and make them known．
4．（40）AThere is something to be said for clarity．If you're confusing the person may want to agree with you，but doesn't necessarily know what you're looking for．Speaking in a firm way will help you maintain directness and keep your intentions clear．
A．Speak firmly．
B．Understand the best time．
C．Talk about what interests them．
D．The trick is to get them wondering why they're saying no．
E．Thus，you create the feeling that you truly grasp the subject．
F．If someone talks fast，it's the perfect time to persuade him．
G．Human，in general，feel safer around people that are similar to them．
分析 短文主要介绍了几种让别人信服你的观点的方式．
解答 36．D，推理判断题 根据especially when you're not quite sure why they're saying no可知要让别人信服你的观点，就需要让别人弄明白为什么他们不同意，故答案为D．
37．B，推理判断题 根据句子it's also in knowing the right time to talk to them可知这一段主要讲的是要知道最好的时间，故答案为B．
38．E，推理判断题 这一段主要将的是讲快点，因此给人的感觉就是你完全掌握这个主题，故答案为E，顺接一个结果．
39．G，推理判断题 根据前一句find common ground as soon as possible"尽快找出共同点"，因此与 that are similar to them意思相近，故答案为G．
40．A，推理判断题 根据句子Speaking in a firm way可知答案为Speak firmly．
点评 题目要求从7个选项中选择恰当的语句填入空格处．这种类型的题目关键是符合逻辑和语境，要强调从上下文中寻找具体的解题依据．
